v.妨碍；阻碍；防止；使受挫折,（突然）停止；畏缩不前；犹豫；回避
balk的第三人称单数

原形：balk第三人称单数：balks过去式：balked过去分词：balked现在分词：balking

He balked at the idea of spending so much money on a new car.
他一想到要花那么多钱买新车就退缩了。
The horse balked at the jump and refused to move forward.
那匹马在跳跃前畏缩，拒绝向前走。
She balked at the suggestion that she should take on more responsibility without a pay raise.
对于没有加薪就要承担更多责任的建议，她感到难以接受。
The pitcher's unexpected balk caused the runners to advance a base.
投手意外的违规动作导致跑者前进了一垒。
He initially balked at the thought of public speaking but eventually agreed to give the presentation.
起初他对公开演讲的想法感到畏惧，但最终还是同意做演示。
The company balked at the high cost of the marketing campaign and decided to explore cheaper alternatives.
公司对营销活动的高昂成本感到犹豫，决定寻找更便宜的替代方案。
When faced with the daunting task, even the most experienced climber balked.
面对这项艰巨的任务，即使是最有经验的登山者也感到为难。
The legislation aimed at reducing pollution initially balked in Congress due to disagreements among lawmakers.
旨在减少污染的立法最初因议员间的分歧而在国会受阻。
He balked at the last minute and decided not to go through with the risky investment.
他在最后一刻退缩了，决定不进行那项有风险的投资。
The athlete balked at the starting line, costing her precious seconds in the race.
运动员在起跑线前犹豫了一下，这让她在比赛中损失了宝贵的几秒钟。